2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Murano. (245 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Murano weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Murano. (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Silverado | Murano |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 82 L |
